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A lovely song by Amparo Arias No…yes. You’ll hear several words and phrases related to indecision: make up your mind, moody, doubtful, drive someone mad. You can read the lyrics and listen to other tracks here: https://amparoarias.bandcamp.com/track/no-yes

The song Waterloo Sunset is a very evocative song that takes us all the way to London. It describes feelings, the atmosphere, and the river. Can you spot the adjectives?

TAME YOURSELF

In the early 90’s Tame Yourself was released. It was an album with musical contributions from various artists, like Chrissie Hynde, Michael Stipe or the B-52’s, just to mention a few. The benefits were for PETA, which stands for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. In fact most musicians involved in the project are known to be vegetarians, vegans or animal activists. I am not a vegetarian myself, and I have never taken part in animal charity projects either. But I am very sensitive about it, and I get very upset when it comes to animals and how they can be so cruelly treated.

Whether you are interested in this issue or not, you might want to listen to this song and complete the listening comprehension activity proposed.

Before you watch. Which specific action against animals do you think will be mentioned?

In this article she explains how they became friends in the 90’s. She also describes how she was touched by some of the songs and the way they accompanied her in her life.

David Bowie is one of my all time favourites, too. If I had to pick just one song I don’t know which I’d choose. I happen to have a listening comprehension exercise for Changes. changes_david bowie I think anyone can relate to this song at some time their lives, but it is also meaningful today given the situation we’re going through.

LOVE AND MARRIAGE

Love is in the air, and here is some language practice and music for the occasion.

Below are some links to sites where you can learn some words related to love and relationships, which should make it easier to complete the listening activity proposed.